Youth Advocate PT

Youth Advocate

Counseling Program Coordinator

St. George

Part-time 25-30 hours per week

$16.96 hourly

401(k) 3% Match, Accrued PTO. DOVE Center specified Holiday differential time and a half. Benefits are specified by hours worked in policy/procedure manual.

DOVE Center promotes the workplace values of Trust, Compassion, Accountability, Mutual Respect, Excellence, and Inclusion. In addition to our workplace values, DOVE Center expects employees to demonstrate a commitment to our agency Mission and Vision Statement, as well as our agency policies and procedures. Employees are also expected to demonstrate additional personal and professional qualities specific to their role. Specifically, Youth Advocates are expected to be committed to ongoing learning and development as a trauma informed advocate and child/youth service provider;

and are required to participate in a minimum of 40 hours victim advocacy training, and 16 hours of ongoing yearly training. Additionally, Youth Advocates are expected to participate in continuing education and maintain expertise on current research and developments in the fields of child development, ACEs, childcare practices, and other pertinent topics.

The Youth Advocate is responsible for facilitating all outreach activities and groups for children/youth ages 0-13, as well as assisting with various community outreach events. Most of the childcare and/or children/youth groups are scheduled co-occurring to adult support groups. During youth activities and groups, it is a priority for an advocate to have the ability to reflectively listen to a child/youth and help them feel heard while advocating for their needs and concerns.

DOVE’s goal in advocacy is to empower any individual to voice their needs and concerns with people they are safe with. A Youth Advocate is expected to stay current with best practices for providing victim advocacy, which includes a minimum of 40 hours of victim advocacy training.

• Direct Service (80%):
  • Plan, Organize, and Facilitate child/youth activities and groups at various times and locations, in conjunction with Youth Advocates and Prevention Advocates. Including:
    • Childcare provided during 7-8 adult support groups and classes
    • Support Group (Kid’s Club) facilitated for children 7-13 yrs.
    • Youth Self Esteem and Empowerment classes at 1-2 WCSD Schools and Healthy Relationships presentations at schools throughout the county (back up as needed for Prevention team)
  • Assist Supervisor in providing individual and group-based parenting support services, focused on promoting positive parenting skills
    • Respite Childcare for Shelter Clients
    • Safety Planning with children 6 and older at the Shelter
    • Childcare to allow client to meet individually with case manager or counselor
• Indirect Service (20%):
  • Prepare, organize, inventory, and transport youth program/activity supplies to/from a variety of locations
  • Coordinate/collaborate closely with other Education/Youth Program team members.
  • Assist supervisor(s) in development of curriculum and protocols for various child/youth related groups, activities, and classes
  • Attend all mandated training, meetings, and community coalitions, as required/requested by assigned supervisor(s)
  • Clean and disinfect toys regularly on a rotational basis at all DOVE locations
  • Practice compliance with all policies, record keeping requirements, checklist assignments, assigned documentation, and any other assigned duties

• Knowledge Requirements:
  • Degree, training, and/or experience in child/youth services related field preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Word, Excel, Google Suite, and Google Chrome
  • Understanding…